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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 830.64 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 830.64 and 343.32 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 830.64 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/830.64 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 830.64 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 285,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,175.32/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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